chastise

Everyday

To chastise someone is to punish them, often by scolding or beating them (old use). tree →

In the lessons

in fairy tales, a proud or cruel person is punished for bad behaviour

Examples

• God hath chastised thy pride. tree →
• The master grabbed the boy and chastised him. tree →
• The fox chastised the greedy wolf for his lies. tree →

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nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

In Leviticus God warns that he will punish Israel seven times over for its sins. In Deuteronomy the elders punish a husband who falsely accused his wife. Kings also chastised with whips, and Hosea speaks of God chastising peoples.

Interpretation. The warning in Leviticus is called the Tochachah. It is read aloud quietly each year, and it is followed by promises of return.

Examples

• And the elders of that city shall take the man and chastise him. (Torah DEU.22.18, JPS 1917) tree →
• then I will walk contrary unto you in fury; and I also will chastise you seven times for your sins. (Torah LEV.26.28, JPS 1917) tree →
• And if ye will not yet for these things hearken unto Me, then I will chastise you seven times more for your sins. (Torah LEV.26.18, JPS 1917) tree →
• When it is My desire, I will chastise them; and the peoples shall be gathered against them, when they are yoked to their two rings. (Prophets HOS.10.10, JPS 1917) tree →
• And now whereas my father did burden you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke; my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.' (Prophets 1KI.12.11, JPS 1917) tree →
• And now whereas my father did lade you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke; my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.' (Writings 2CH.10.11, JPS 1917) tree →

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nothing for maths